Letters to the editor: Council should drop the fence issue

Published 1:35 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2015

The Courier’s front-page article Thursday has the headline “Council pauses on fence ordinance.” That is good news, although I would prefer that the council drop the fence issue completely.

What difference does the height of a fence make? We have a deed to our property, but we don’t really “own” it if the council is going to dictate such nonsense. Surely the council has more important issues to discuss than the height of a fence.

The article states, “The stated purpose, according to a copy of the proposed ordinance, is ‘to promote safe and attractive neighborhoods.’” Really? I fail to see how the height of a fence can “promote safe ... neighborhoods.”

Marlene Parker

Conroe

New Haven House of Prayer appreciated

To the editor:

Many thanks to the Lord God Almighty for his grace, mercy and loving kindness. And thanks also to the ministry team and congregation at New Haven House of Prayer.

Through your prayers, the Lord has renewed my strength and reminded me that, regardless of our gifts and talents, all who believe in Christ are part of one body and we need each other. Thank you for your prayers and ministry to the community and may God’s grace and blessing be with you.

Scott Schultz

The Woodlands

Why fear Sharia law?

To the editor:

Although state Sen. Robert Nichols is not connected to Montgomery’s needs, I have found him to be coolheaded and logical. So I am surprised by his comments about Sharia law and the protection of Texans.

Sharia law comes from the Qur’an, the Muslim Holy Book, like the Ten Commandments comes from the Christian Holy Bible.

Nichols’ “reassurance” that Sharia law will not infiltrate our court systems is a perpetuation of Christian “fears.” Sharia law will not affect the American judicial system any more than that of any other non-Christian religion. We will not be stoning women to death or cutting off hands. But we do break a Christian commandment every time we put someone to death in our prison system.

Senator Nichols, please do not feed the fears across this state. I do hope this letter does not generate “hate mail.” We have too much hate already.

Dr. Debra Walters

Montgomery

When it rains in Texas, Sharpton pours nonsense

To the editor:

Al Sharpton has declared that the flooding in Texas was the result of global warming, and God’s wrath on the Lone Star State. Just wondering what this mental giant thinks about the drought in California.

Linda Anderson

The Woodlands

Change needed in 9th state District Court

I previously had a letter printed regarding DWI multiple offenders in Montgomery County getting extreme leniency. You mention in your letter, “It is as if we have a criminal defense lawyer sitting on the bench instead of a judge who is charged with administering justice.”

Well, you are correct. Case was a criminal defense lawyer specializing in DWI cases. There are disturbing articles about Kelly Case that one can find on the Internet. Simply search under his name.

I don’t remember if I voted for him. If so, fellow Montgomery County citizens, please forgive me. I will not vote for anyone again without first checking them out on the Internet. As far as a recall vote, count mine as a “yes” to remove him from office. Montgomery County needs a judge who will enforce the laws using common sense and concern for the citizens of Montgomery County.